domestic violence
Domestic violence reports in Monroe County have significantly increased in 2023, according to the Willow Domestic Violence Center. More than half of Rochester residents and nearly half of those in surrounding suburbs reported experiencing physical abuse. The county’s domestic violence rates are approximately twice as high as the state average. One alarming trend is the […]
The article examines Monroe County’s Electronic Monitoring Program, sparked by the tragic death of Melikah Bruner, a victim of domestic violence. Her alleged killer, Walter Balkum, was previously ordered to wear an ankle monitor due to an assault charge but had the device removed days before Bruner’s death. The monitor lacked GPS capability, only detecting […]
Monroe County’s first Family Justice Center is being constructed at Skyview on the Ridge in Irondequoit, New York, with the goal of streamlining services for survivors of domestic violence and abuse. The project, supported by over $4 million in state funding, is a collaboration between the Willow Domestic Violence Center and the Child Advocacy Center […]
The New York State Senate and Assembly have passed a bill mandating warning signs in stores that sell or repair firearms. These signs inform customers that having a firearm at home significantly increases risks of suicide, lethal domestic violence, and accidental deaths, especially involving children. The warning message emphasizes the heightened danger and provides the […]
In the latest legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, a new bill was signed to expand protections for victims of domestic violence to areas of discrimination where they were not previously guaranteed, like housing and public accommodations. Governor Hochul stated: “The pandemic has led to a heartbreaking increase in domestic and gender-based violence, and New […]
Toxic relationships can be lovers, family, friends, co-workers, and even social media. How do you know you are in a toxic relationship? Sometimes you do and sometimes you don’t. One thing you can count on is you, how you feel, and your intuition. If something someone does makes you feel bad in any way or […]
Governor Andre Cuomo announced a comprehensive package to combat domestic violence in his 2021 State of the State. Governor Cuomo’s package includes a reimagined domestic violence agency. The agency would become the Office to End Domestic Violence and Gender-Based Violence. It would handle partner violence which includes domestic violence and sexual violence, in a survivor-centered […]
The Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded two institutions with a federal grant to fight against domestic violence. Niagara University in Lewiston was given $300,00 and Nazareth College in Rochester got $297,000 from the Grants to Reduce Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking on Campus Program. The Department of […]
Uber is helping those in domestic violence situations. They recently announced the donating free rides to domestic violence organizations in over 30 cities and 15 countries. 50,000 rides will be given directly to domestic violence shelters from Uber. Plus, The ride sharing service is donating 45,000 free meals to survivors. Recent statistics show that one […]